He is now recovering from groin surgery and would be fortunate to put on a United shirt again if, indeed, his recovery goes according to plan and he is available in early April. It may not be the most iconic shirt number in football, but it is certainly symbolic, and Martial has rarely looked deserving of it. The 20-year-old wears that shirt number for the Danish national side and could well want to adopt a number that marries his reputation as a No. It could mean another shirt number promotion for Alejandro Garnacho, to signify his growing stature at the club. It is another iconic shirt of United wingers past and present, but comes with slightly less scrutiny than the No.

Source: Express January 26, 2024 05:37 UTC